Garment washed jeans: impact of launderings on physical properties
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 1 January 2006
Abstract
Purpose
This paper reports on the effects of laundering on physical properties (pilling and edge abrasion) of washed denim fabrics.
Design/methodology/approach
Garment washed denim blue jeans were subjected to repeated launderings; the effects of the cycles on pilling and edge abrasion were determined. Data were collected by means of a laboratory experimental factorial design. Analysis of variance was used to determine significant differences in the three garment washed treatments; pre‐washed, stone washed and enzyme treated blue jeans. Duncan's test of multiple range determined the source of significance.
Findings
The pre‐washed jeans were more prone to pilling than the enzyme and stone washed jeans. On the other hand, the pre‐washed jeans experienced the least amount of edge abrasion while the stone washed experienced the most.
Practical implications
The results can be used by the denim garment manufacturers to design and engineer their products to suit the customer demands.
Originality/value
Jeans are an important part of a consumer's wardrobe and a large portion of denim garments are manufactured with some type of garment wash treatment. Results of this study will provide denim garment manufacturers with pilling and abrasion information regarding garment washing treatments to allow them to utilize the garment treatment that best meets their needs.
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Citation
Card, A., Moore, M.A. and Ankeny, M. (2006), "Garment washed jeans: impact of launderings on physical properties", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 43-52. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556220610637503
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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